After all princess dianas ring a 12 karat blue ceylon sapphire set in 18 carat white gold surrounded by 14 diamonds was arguably the most famous engagement ring in the world as well as a.

Princess diana engagement ring sapphire. Princess diana had the sapphire engagement ring she was given by prince charles redesigned 7 when charles first presented diana with the ring the sapphire had just eight prongs on it two in each. He presented her with a selection of engagement rings from the crown jeweller garrard and according to royal authors diana told her butler she picked the sapphire ring because it was the biggest. In february 1981 charles prince of wales proposed to the then lady diana spencer.

Contrary to what some sources say diana did not choose this ring because it was the biggest. Some believe diana chose the sapphire because it reminded her of her own mothers wedding ring while others thought it was because it had the biggest stone. Diana chose an engagement ring with a 12 carat oval blue sapphire as the centrepiece.

The two actors alongside olivia colman as queen elizabeth ii are gathered at burghley house in lincolnshire to film the scene in which diana chooses her engagement ring. The piece has now been passed to her daughter in law the duchess of cambridge who had them modified into a set single drop sapphire earrings and has worn them at numerous official outings. The large central sapphire surrounded by diamonds is an iconic part of royal jewellery.

Princess dianas engagement ring is arguably one of the worlds most recognised pieces of jewellery. Princess dianas famous engagement ring now worn by kate middleton is believed to have cost 28000 at the time but is now priceless thanks to its history. The 12 carat ceylon sapphire cluster ring from garrard co went on to become the most famous engagement ring in history spawning endless imitations as soon as the world.

Whatever the reason diana loved it.